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Roman · Fort

Gaer Roman Site

Wales
Cadw SAM MG009
Period
Roman
Site type
Fort
Broad class
Defence
Nation
Wales
Boundary

Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Gaer Roman Site is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Powys, Wales, dating to the first and second centuries AD. The fort was established as part of the Roman military infrastructure in Wales during the conquest and occupation of the region, serving to control the local population and secure Roman interests in the interior. The site preserves substantial earthwork remains including the characteristic playing-card shaped layout typical of Roman forts, with visible ramparts and internal divisions that illustrate the fort's original plan and garrison arrangements. Its strategic position reflects the Roman Army's careful placement of defensive installations throughout Wales during the period of active military consolidation.

Gaer Roman Site is a scheduled monument protected by Cadw under reference MG009. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Gaer Roman Site?

Gaer Roman Site is a Roman auxiliary fort located in Powys, Wales, dating to the first and second centuries AD. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Cadw under reference MG009.

What period does Gaer Roman Site date from?

Gaer Roman Site dates from the roman period, and is classified as a fort. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across the UK.

Who is responsible for protecting Gaer Roman Site?

Gaer Roman Site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Cadw — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Wales. The official designation reference is MG009.

What other scheduled monuments are near Gaer Roman Site?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Pen y Coed Hillfort, Cyfronydd (4.2 km), Mound in Churchyard (5.8 km), Tregynon Moated Site (6.1 km).

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